Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 371 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Big Football Match (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Elephants (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Peacock (d) Our School Library
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) Saving the Fish (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Helpful Neighbour
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Saving Water
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) Busy Ants
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our Postman (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Clean Park (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Broken Kite
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Priya the Queen (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Kitten in the Tree
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Peacock (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
20. 20.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Power Cut (d) Lost at the Mela
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Saving the Fish (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Arjun Gets Well
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) The Peacock (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Railway Station (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Night Sky
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Vegetable Market
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The New Girl
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
34. 34.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Neel Learns to Swim
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) Our School Library
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Model Volcano
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) Saving Water
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli

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